Cement producer Titan Cement Group and cleantech firm Orcan Energy announced an innovation partnership that will explore the development and deployment of a modular clean energy solution to convert waste heat into clean and affordable electricity.
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Cement Shipments Continue Slight Decline
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in July 2023 were an estimated 9.3 million metric tons (Mt), a slight decrease from shipments in July 2022, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Of total blended tonnage reported in July 2023, 4.9 Mt (98%) was estimated to be portland-limestone cement…
Read MorePCA Names Winners for 2023 Safety Awards
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the winners of its 2023 Safety Innovation and Chairman’s Safety Performance award programs.
Read MoreCoolbrook Completes RotoDynamic Pilot Tests
Coolbrook successfully completed the first phase of large-scale pilot testing of its RotoDynamic Heater technology, attaining a level of 1,000°C on a pathway toward a 1,700°C threshold equal to decarbonizing high-temperature industrial processes such as cement production.
Read MoreCemex to Offer Environmental Impact Disclosure
Cemex said it is the first company in the industry to provide environmental impact information, including CO2 emissions, for its core products in all of its main markets globally. The disclosure is customized by location and is critical for the development of more sustainable construction.
Read MoreHolcim US to Unite Brands in Boston
Holcim US announced plans to unite its legacy brands in and around Boston, the latest regional transition since the company launched its rebrand in March 2022.
Read MoreDOE Releases Report on Cement Decarbonization
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released new Pathways to Commercial Liftoff reports focusing on the opportunities and challenges that lie in achieving industrial decarbonization.
Read MoreMetso Enhances Grinding Process with Digital VertiSense
Metso introduced a new solution, VertiSense, to its Sense series portfolio of intelligent instruments that enables real-time wear monitoring of screw liners and enhances the grinding process in Vertimill stirred mills.
Read MoreCement Industry Hosts Carbon Neutrality Event
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) and Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) hosted two panel discussions on the morning of Sept. 19 as part of Climate Week NYC’s program. A group of experts discussed how the industry’s goal of carbon neutrality can only be reached at the intersection of reasonable federal regulations and innovative industry solutions.
Read MoreSublime Cement Secures ASTM C1157 Designation
Third-party testing confirms that Sublime Systems’ ultra-low carbon cement exhibits performance properties matching or exceeding ASTM C1157, Standard Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement benchmarks.
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